Discipline Through Connection: Featured in EcoParent Magazine

“Parents are often held up as either “good” or “bad” based on whether the behaviour of their child is “good” or “bad.” The focus on children’s behaviour is thus central in the minds of most big people – parents, teachers, caregivers, and other adults responsible for the raising of children.

With this in mind, it is perhaps not surprising that the pursuit of good behaviour is typically the ultimate bottom line. What might be surprising, however, is that many of the tactics used to secure good behaviour can actually be harmful to a child’s development. Here is why.”

I am thrilled to be featured in EcoParent Magazine’s March issue! While this issue will be available on newsstands as of March 5, 2018, I am able to give you a little sneak peek of the article here! This issue is currently on sale at over 800 newsstands across Canada (Loblaws, Shoppers, Sobey’s, Walmart, Chapters, London Drugs, Overwaitea, Whole Foods, Nature’s Fare, and other independents & small chains), and over 300 newsstands in the US (Barnes & Noble, Books a Million) – with more on the way!

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I am so excited to be on here today doing a Facebook live with Dr Vanessa Lapointe, R Psych who wrote the book Discipline without Damage ... if you find yourself or your kiddos are quick to get angry then listen in Vanessa is AMAZING!! If you want to hear more from Dr Vanessa she is speaking at the Raising Children Who Shine Conference, Sydney this Saturday!!

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As caregivers, we are a child’s first teachers. Did you know that characteristics such as tenacity can be taught when a child’s “big person” models them in life? This is yet another reason to persist at tasks, especially when our little ones are watching!

Persistence and self-control are valuable traits that can help kids succeed in school and beyond. A new study suggests infants can learn stick-to-itiveness by watching adults persist in a difficult task.

The Rethinking Education Summit features an incredible collection of child development and parenting experts. Some of the names you'll recognize include Dr. Dan Siegel, Scarlett Lewis Returns: A Talk On Courage, and the amazing Maggie Dent.

What's even more amazing - this series of interviews is entirely FREE! Register at the link below and start your journey on March 25th!